Animal Farm in Our Society

Context and Background of Animal Farm

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Written by: Hance Gatpolintan

In the novel Animal Farm, a character named Mollie is compared to a middle class worker. The similarities shown by them is that they don’t care much about politics, they only care about perks/ pay, and they only care about themselves. First of all, the similarities shown by them is that they don’t care much about politics. They don’t care much about politics because they are busy doing what they love. Like Mollie who is only on her stable wearing her ribbons and eating sugars. Another similarity shown by them is that they only care about perks/pay. As shown by Mollie in the novel, she transferred to the other farm because all the perks that she wanted were there. Similar to a middle class worker, he/she will find another place that he/she will get good perks/pay. Lastly, a similarity shown by them is that she only cares about themselves. This is shown by Mollie when all the things that she’ll do must have a reward, which is really selfish for other animals who don’t get rewards for their hard work. Similar to some middle class workers, they want high perks and rewards but they avoid work and don’t do their best which is very unfair to the others.

Written by: Justin Zapanta

Benjamin is an intelligent animal who refuses to meddle in such matters like politics. He can compare to some people nowadays because some believe in what they already knew and they don’t give time to study. Benjamin represents the old people of Russia because he is skeptical just like how old people from Russia are, they stick to what they knew or the past, every time a revolution or a new idea comes up they don’t agree with it, and as for Benjamin, he is having doubts about the animal revolution and communism on the farm.

In conclusion some people are so pessimistic, just like Benjamin who is a negative thinker. They give uncertain answers, they do not care about what is happening to them, and they don’t care about what other people say to them as well.

Written by: Rosen Narciso

While both Squealer and the Philippine Media acquaint people with the news, both also utilize it to misinform and manipulate. You may ask, who is Squealer? What roles do Squealer and the Philippine Media play in their society? Squealer, a clever pig in Goerge Orwell's novel, Animal Farm. He is Napoleon's sycophant, an eloquent speaker, the voice that can persuade every animal on the farm. Likewise is the Philippine Media who announces the latest news and updates of the country. They entertain, educate, and influence our Filipino society. But what are the similarities and differences between them? First, similar to the Philippine Media, Squealer informs the animals of their plans, duties, and modifications within the farm. Another, unlike the Philippine Media, Squealer's loyalty manipulates his words to justify the actions of his leader, Napoleon. And finally, identical to the Philippine Media, Squealer uses propaganda to persuade.

To sum up, both Squealer and the Philippine media hold a role in shaping the minds, behavior, and opinions of the animals and the people. Their voice is a power that contains both truths and lies. Moreover, in George Orwell's novel, the animals were deceived by the speeches of Squealer. Similar to the animals, we could be fooled by the media's articles. Therefore as people, we should be wise and choose what to believe and not to.

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Written by: Joshua Viray

The ability to manipulate someone is a great tool to be easily misused for the benefit of themselves. One example is Boxer in Animal Farm who can be compared to the working class of society. Boxer is treated to consult all of the difficult tasks, just like the working class. After getting the job done, their pay is unfair but to them, they’re not sure because they’re uneducated to financial literacy causing them to work more with the same unequal pay then retire with no retirement money. Last comparison Boxer has to the working-class is that they are loyal to their leader and easily trusted so they wouldn’t notice the leaders making mistakes. They are being manipulated by the promises the government has said to them but don’t do it anyway.

Boxer the horse represents the working social class in Animal Farm, they have physical strength to do large amounts of tasks and dedication for the goodness of others but due to the lack of education, they were manipulated, mistreated despite having the strength to rebel against their leaders. They are just seen as items to the government who they can use over and over again with no realization of what is going on to themselves.

Written by: Isabel Wijangco

Leon Trotsky, is a Russian revolutionary, a political theorist and politician, and he is represented in a novel, Animal Farm, written by George Orwell. Orwell decided to write Animal Farm is so he can expose what happened in the Soviet Myth 1917. Snowball is a lively pig, who is described as young, smart and idealistic. Snowball is represented by Leon Trotsky, in the novel, because you can tell the many similarities they share.

What makes Snowball and Trotsky similar, is that they are both very intelligent, brave and they wanted similar things. They are both brilliant speakers and thinkers. Which is one of the major reasons, they were both leaders in rebellions. They organized, prepared and they were pumped up about rebelling, which makes them very brave leaders. Lastly, they both wanted the same things. Like, Trotsky wanted to improve life in Russia. While, almost the same situation as Trotsky’s, Snowball wanted to teach all the animals how to read, and he also wanted to finish building the windmill for his fellow comrades.

Written by: Jack Morgan

Old Major and Vladimir Lenin are in a way similar for they were both wise and persuasive. Both of them even offered food to the poor especially when it came to the Russian revolution where a lot of people were struggling, they were both well-known which later helped them, Old major died, and Lenin was attempted to be assassinated soon after his speech. 

In conclusion, they both had similar intentions of rebelling and what they wanted was an ideal “government” treated with fairness throughout the people. George Orwell wanted to represent the Russian revolution in a different setting to make other readers understand what happened during their time.

Written by: Trista David

At the beginning of Animal Farm, Napoleon was just another character who did not do much. His leadership alongside Snowball’s leadership during the first chapters were good and cooperative until a commotion happened and Snowball left Animal Farm and Napoleon had a change of character. He also wanted the animals to think of him highly besides not being present all the time. Someone self-centered and famous but disliked. Although there may be some people in the world who have such personality, that does not mean that all people are like that. 

In conclusion, Napoleon is the main antagonist of George Orwell’s novel titled Animal Farm. He did not cause too much of a commotion at the beginning of the story, but he soon had a change of personality. He started looking at himself so highly and his arrogance was at its peak. Napoleon as a person may be someone who likes being at the top but does not put too much effort in staying in his position. Some people nowadays are just like Napoleon.